RESEARCH AREAS

The scientific activity performed at ICCV is organised in two main areas: Viticulture and Oenology.

Each of them includes both basic research activities and technological and innovative development processes.

Viticultural Department

Genetics and genomics. Plant material and genetic resources. Genetic diversity of the grapevines and related species. Cultivar and clone genetic improvement.
Biology of grape production and interaction with the physical environment. Ecophysiology. Reproductive biology and berry ripening. Grape quality.
Interactions between grapevines and the biological environment. Pathogens, pests and symbionts. Crop protection.
Plant production systems. Cultivation techniques. Relationship between viticulture and environment. Production systems. Precision viticulture.

Oenologic Department

Microbiology and Wine Biotechnology. Genomics, genetic diversity, selection and improvement of microorganisms. Biology and control of fermentation processes. Detection and prevention of microbiological alterations. Enzyme biotechnology.
Wine chemistry and analysis. Chemical evolution of grapes and wine components. Development of analytical methodologies. Molecular bases of sensory analysis.
Wine technology and engineering. New technologies concerning wine production, ageing and stabilization. Sensors and process control. Management and assessment of viticulture sub-products.
Wine and health. Healthy wine components. Food safety.

Investigation Groups:

Viticultural Department:

Oenologic Department:

Associated Unit Plant Biology

Associated Unit Working group on wild grapevine in the Iberian Peninsula

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Instituto de Ciencias de la Vid y del Vino | Complejo Científico Técnico de la Universidad de La Rioja. Logroño.
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